BLANDINSVILLE — Two rural McDonough County residents were arrested this week on charges related to the unauthorized production and possession of a large amount of cannabis.

Illinois State Police Sgt. Jason Garthaus of the West Central Illinois Task Force Macomb told The Voice Tuesday a warrant was executed at the home of Kenneth D. and Dana Mae Curtsinger just east of Blandinsville "where a large indoor cannabis grow operation" was found.

Kenneth and Dana, ages 55 and 41 respectively, were arrested Monday. Garthaus said 181 cannabis plants were seized along with a large amount of grow equipment, and that the incident was not part of a larger investigation.

According to McDonough County Circuit Court documents, both Curtsingers have been formally charged with unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants, a Class 2 felony with a maximum fine up to $100,000, and unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, a Class 3 felony with a maximum fine up to $50,000.